When winter storms, high winds, or unexpected grid maintenance knock out electricity, being able to hook up a backup generator can be a real lifeline. It keeps critical systems running so you can stay ...

With more than 250,000 customers without power on Tuesday, officials are warning people to be careful when operating generators. "Generators can be helpful when the power goes out for an extended ...

(NAPSI)­—It’s good to have a home generator on hand when the power goes out, but it’s best to use it with safety in mind. For example, set it up away from your home. Never put it in the house, garage ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

Close up of yellow portable generator - Yaroslav Litun/Getty Images When the power goes out, remembering that you have a generator on hand will give you a sigh of relief. Whether you have a portable ...